Factual, spelling and grammar errors result in massive curriculum revamp

In many
cases, a simple grammar check can ensure the quality of one's work or a
company's product. One Connecticut-based publishing company could have
benefited from such an overview - and a fact check - when it was compiling a
history textbook.

The Washington
Post reports that Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia have decided to
pull a history textbook called Our Virginia, Past and Present from its
curriculum.

An
investigation into the book's credibility began in October, and historians have
since found a series of inaccuracies and errors in this book and Our America to
1865 - both of which are products of Five Pounds Press. These texts will be
replaced with web-based learning materials for the time being.

This instance
has prompted the Virginia Department of Education to revisit its textbook
adoption system. In addition, some legislators in the state are suggesting the
creation of laws that could prevent similar events from occurring, according to
the news source.

In response
to this issue, commentator Andy Rooney suggested that the erroneous books be
used to challenge children to find mistakes, according to CBS News.